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After centuries of service to humans, horses have gradually become used less and less as a means of transport. However since the start of the 21st century there has been something of a resurgence in the use of horses and carriages for pleasure rides with a commensurate rise in driver and passenger injury through accidents.
Carriage driving is a popular pastime for people who wish to be associated with horses, such as the Duke of Edinburgh, but do not ride and, although there are risks attached to being in one of these vehicles, especially in a competition, most drivers are trained and experienced so not particularly likely to be involved in an accident.
Riding in an open cart or carriage has become a draw at some tourist attractions where tours of the museum or activity centre are offered. With a gentle pace and high-up view, these are safe and popular with families.
The Victorian era was the high point of horses being used for all everyday transport, even funerals, and a few funeral directors still offer a horse-drawn hearse, but the occasions with an increasing use of horse-drawn vehicles are weddings.
Many brides are attracted to the idea of arriving at the church in a romantic horse-drawn carriage rather than use a limousine. Unfortunately, there have been a few well-publicised road accidents involving wedding groups and resulting in injury.
With today's busy road traffic, even if the horses are well trained and experienced, they can be suddenly frightened by an unexpected incident and may try to run away while still pulling the carriage. In the resulting panic, the vehicle may be overturned and/or the occupants thrown out.
Although this type of road accident is rare, to avoid the chance of injury to anyone in the wedding party, a few precautions would be wise.
When hiring the carriage, as well as checking on the experience, training and knowledge of driver, make sure the business has public liability insurance and is fully aware of health and safety regulations. It would also be a good idea to go over the chosen route and discuss any possible hazards which might alarm a horse unfamiliar with them.
In the old days when horse-drawn vehicles were all around, everyone became used to the necessary behaviour around the animals to prevent the chance of an accident but now a horse-drawn carriage is an unusual sight, anyone driving or riding in one should take a few precautions to reduce the chances of an accident.
How to start a passenger injury case with YouClaim
A fairytale wedding should be just that, with no unfortunate passenger injury to spoil the big day, but if you or a loved one have been involved in an accident on the way to or from the ceremony in a hired vehicle, whether motorised or horse-drawn, you may be able to make a case for compensation.
The no win no fee solicitors who are on the panel used by YouClaim are available throughout the UK to advise and represent claimants using their skill and experience for personal injury cases.
They work under the supervision of the Solicitors Regulatory Authority so you can be assured of the highest standards of legal work to present your case.
In addition, with YouClaim's no win no fee guarantee you can be sure that you will receive 100% of any compensation awarded and we will never charge you for our services.
If you want to find out how we can help you receive justified recompense for your passenger injury, why not call our free telephone number 0800 10 757 95 and speak to one of our helpful and sympathetic legal advisers.
